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Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis and Complications

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What is the primary goal of administering oxygen to patients with myocardial infarction?

To prevent tissue hypoxemia (correct)

To decrease preload

To increase myocardial oxygen demand

To reduce heart rate

What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?

Reduce infarct size and decrease oxygen demand (correct)

Increase heart rate

Increase contractility

Decrease preload

What is the primary indication for the use of calcium channel blockers in the management of myocardial infarction?

To increase contractility

To decrease spasm (correct)

To reduce heart rate

To reduce infarct size

What is the primary role of anticoagulants in the management of myocardial infarction?

To decrease incidence of embolic complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing management in patients with myocardial infarction?

To balance myocardial oxygen supply and demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of sudden cardiac death?

Occurrence in less than 1 hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of morphine in the management of myocardial infarction?

Decrease anxiety and restlessness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) in the management of myocardial infarction?

To restore blood flow to the ischemic myocardium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of administering positive inotropic drugs in the management of myocardial infarction?

To increase contractility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of antiplatelet agents in the management of myocardial infarction?

To decrease release of platelets and prevent vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers